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Don't Blow Up Your Ministry

Author : Michael MacKenzie
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830841695
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Don't Blow Up Your Ministry written by Michael MacKenzie and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's a ticking time bomb in your ministry. Is it you? The pressures of pastoring are endless, leading many to burnout and depression, sexual misconduct, or substance abuse. But moral failures can be averted and shipwrecked ministries can be repaired. Counselor Michael MacKenzie, a longtime expert in helping pastors at risk, deals with the issues beneath the issues, such as shame, fear, and pain. If we don't address our own weakness and brokenness, we will hurt ourselves and those around us. With vivid pictures of both self-destructive patterns and reconstructive grace, MacKenzie shows how to lay the groundwork for restored identity and service. God can use those exact areas of vulnerability as a catalyst to you becoming the pastor and person he intends you to be. Defuse the bomb before it goes off. Find hope for healing and recovery.

Let It Go

Author : T.D. Jakes
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416547339
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Let It Go written by T.D. Jakes and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shares uplifting advice about the virtues of forgiveness, offering strategic and biblically based advice on how to achieve peace and personal fulfillment by letting go of past wrongs.

Brothers, We are Not Professionals

Author : John Piper
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1433678829
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (336 download)

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Download or read book Brothers, We are Not Professionals written by John Piper and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2013 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Piper pleads with fellow pastors to abandon the professionalization of the pastorate and pursue the prophetic call of the Bible for radical ministry.

Letting God Meet Your Emotional Needs

Author : Cindi McMenamin
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0736936106
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (369 download)

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Book Synopsis Letting God Meet Your Emotional Needs by : Cindi McMenamin

Download or read book Letting God Meet Your Emotional Needs written by Cindi McMenamin and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2003-03-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women long to be loved, to be known, to be understood. But who can meet those needs at their deepest level? Only the One who created women--who knows them by name and who designed them--can bring fulfillment that truly satisfies. "Letting God Meet Your Emotional Needs" shows how God desires to help every woman: I need acceptance... God loves, forgives, and accepts I need security... God promises He will never leave I need to feel pretty... Christ sees me as new, spotless I need a companion... He is the perfect friend I need communication... He talks to me intimately through His Word Formerly "Heart Hunger."

Be Angry, But Don't Blow It

Author : Lisa Bevere
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 9780785226079
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Be Angry, But Don't Blow It written by Lisa Bevere and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Be Angry But Don't Blow It! Lisa Bevere encourages women to stop hurting the ones they love, learn to say things so they'll be heard, get rid of bitterness and find forgiveness for themselves.

The Pleasures of God

Author : John Piper
Publisher : Multnomah
ISBN 13 : 1601422911
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book The Pleasures of God written by John Piper and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2012-01-17 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Desiring God reveals the biblical evidence to help us see and savor what the pleasures of God show us about Him. Includes a study guide for individual and small-group use. Isn’t it true—we really don’t know someone until we understand what makes that person happy? And so it is with God! What does bring delight to the happiest Being in the universe? John Piper writes, that it’s only when we know what makes God glad that we’ll know the greatness of His glory. Therefore, we must comprehend “the pleasures of God.” Unlike so much of what is written today, this is not a book about us. It is about the One we were made for—God Himself. In this theological masterpiece—chosen by World Magazine as one of the 20th Century’s top 100 books, John Piper reveals the biblical evidence to help us see and savor what the pleasures of God show us about Him. Then we will be able to drink deeply—and satisfyingly—from the only well that offers living water. What followers of Jesus need now, more than anything else, is to know and love—behold and embrace—the great, glorious, sovereign, happy God of the Bible. “This is a unique and precious book that everybody should read more than once.” —J.I. PACKER, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia

Children’s Ministry Wake up Call

Author : Esther Moreno
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1796078131
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book Children’s Ministry Wake up Call written by Esther Moreno and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-12-16 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The warning signs are everywhere: cyberbullying, sex trafficking, and school shootings are on the rise. Our children have matriculated in the digital age. With unprecedented access to information and rapidly developing technology, their views of the church, authority, and God are all shifting. If we ever hope to be successful in reaching the children of tomorrow, we must move beyond the status quo and completely revolutionize our approach, evaluate our methods, and make the investments required to become the church that this generation so desperately needs. In her own authentic voice, Esther invites Children’s Ministry leaders to do just that in her second book, Children’s Ministry Wake Up Call. Esther Moreno has dedicated her life to reaching the next generation for Christ. She has nearly 20 years of Children’s Ministry experience across various churches and denominations. From the U.S. to Uganda, Esther’s passion for moving Children’s Ministry forward has manifested itself in monthly live webinars on social media, virtual trainings for Children’s Ministry departments all over the country, conferences, radio and more. Esther is a gifted speaker, teacher, and author. She holds a Masters from Ashland Theological Seminary with a concentration in Christian Education. She currently attends Life Church Huntsville, Alabama, where she resides with her husband, Guylando, and their two beautiful children, Grace and Gideon. This book is a must read for all children's ministry leaders and pastors who are serious about reaching the children of this generation. It is packed full of insights and knowledge that will help you to skillfully sharpen your ministry efforts in this era. It's not just coming from the pen, but from the heart of an experienced and youthfully exuberant children's pastor with love and passion. So grab your team and get ready to create an effective, ever evolving ministry equipped for generations to come. Larriston Gaynor National Children's Ministry Director New Testament Church of God, Jamaica

Trauma-Informed Children’s Ministry

Author : Robert G. Crosby
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 166671576X
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (667 download)

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Download or read book Trauma-Informed Children’s Ministry written by Robert G. Crosby and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2022-04-13 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James used to laugh and joke with the other third graders. Now he was angry, aggressive, and defiant. James was hurting, but Pastor Becky didn't know how to help. Like many children's pastors, she didn't realize that a child in her ministry was experiencing symptoms of trauma. She wasn't sure how to respond to his big feelings and challenging behaviors. Trauma-Informed Children's Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reaching Hurting Kids helps children's ministry leaders understand trauma and strengthen their ministries to serve and disciple hurting kids. Divorce, bullying, adoption, abuse. Learn how trauma touches the children you love and what most churches get wrong when it comes to teaching and disciplining children who have experienced trauma. Why does Isaac keep talking back? Why is Sara under the table crying? Make sense out of the most frustrating, confusing, and heartbreaking child behaviors. Through inspiring, real-life stories, discover practical, research-based strategies to begin transforming your ministry this Sunday. Good intentions are not enough. Our changing society craves authentic churches equipped to reach all children. This powerful, groundbreaking book will help you: Cultivate caring relationships. Eliminate challenging behaviors. Encourage your team. And amplify your church's impact in the community!

The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell

Author : Kelly Flanagan
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 1514002299
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell written by Kelly Flanagan and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illumination Book Award Nautilus Book Award Elijah Campbell is on the verge of losing his writing career, his faith, and his marriage when a recurring childhood nightmare drives him back to his hometown, Bradford's Ferry. There, his encounters with loved ones both past and present shed light on the reason his wife left him—and the meaning of his nightmare. However, beyond the light he begins to glimpse something even more terrifying—a decision he must make either to continue hiding the secrets of his past or unhide the only thing that can save his marriage: himself. In psychologist Kelly Flanagan's non-fiction works (Loveable, True Companions), he drew from clinical insight to explore the spiritual depths of identity and relationships. Now, in this debut novel, he weaves a page-turning and plot-twisting tale that brings new life to those insights, along with fresh revelations about personal growth, spiritual transformation, and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships. This visit to Bradford's Ferry will linger long after the final page has been turned, and a guide for group discussion invites further conversation about the story's themes of healing, grace, faith, forgiveness, and freedom.

The Unstuck Church

Author : Tony Morgan
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 0718094476
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The Unstuck Church written by Tony Morgan and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed church leader, blogger, founder and chief strategic officer of The Unstuck Group, Tony Morgan unpacks the lifecycle of a typical church, identifies characteristics of each phase, and provides practical next steps a church can take to move towards sustained health. Think about your church for a moment. Is it growing? Is it diminishing? Is it somewhere in between? Acclaimed church leader, blogger, and founder and chief strategic officer of The Unstuck Group, Tony Morgan has identified the seven stages of a church's lifecycle that range from the hopeful and optimistic days of launch, to the stagnating last stages of life support. Regardless of the stage in which you find your church, it carries with it the world's greatest mission—to "go and make disciples of all the nations . . ." With eternity at stake the Church should be doing most everything within its power to see lives changed forever. The Church should strive for the pinnacle of the lifecycle, where they are continually making new disciples and experiencing what Morgan refers to as "sustained health." In The Unstuck Church, Morgan unpacks each phase of the church lifecycle, and offers specific and strategic next steps the church leader can take to find it's way to sustained health . . . and finally become unstuck. The Unstuck Church is a call for honest an assessment of where your church sits on the lifecycle, and a challenge to move beyond it.

And the Shofar Blew

Author : Francine Rivers
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1414341431
Total Pages : 601 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book And the Shofar Blew written by Francine Rivers and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A relevant and timely novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece. He seemed like the perfect pastor to lead Centerville Christian Church. She was the perfect pastor’s wife. When Paul Hudson accepted the call to pastor the struggling church, he had no idea what to expect. But it didn’t take long for Paul to turn Centerville Christian Church around. Attendance was up-way up. Everything was going so well. If only his wife could see it that way. Still, he tried not to let her quiet presence disturb him. She knew something wasn’t right, and it hadn’t been for a long time. . . . Eunice closed the bedroom door quietly and knelt beside her bed. “I’m drowning, God. I’ve never felt so alone. Who can I turn to but you, Lord? Where else does a pastor’s wife go for help when her marriage is failing and her life is out of control? Who can I trust with my anguish, Lord? Who but you?” Grasping her pillow, she pressed it tightly to her mouth so that her sobs would not be heard. “This book is a powerful and almost-prophetic statement of the church in America. . . . And the Shofar Blew is a must-read.” —Anne Graham Lotz, bestselling author and speaker “[Rivers] as usual turns in a strong narrative, posing issues that ring loud and clear.” —Booklist “Meticulously plotted, Francine Rivers’s new masterpiece, And the Shofar Blew, brims with unforgettable characters.” —Romantic Times Also available in The Francine Rivers Contemporary Collection (e-book only).

When Women Walk Alone

Author : Cindi McMenamin
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0736948236
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (369 download)

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Download or read book When Women Walk Alone written by Cindi McMenamin and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more women are finding themselves alone in their Christian walk because of life's circumstances—a lack of support from people in her home, work, or church; being left out of the things she used to be included in; being misunderstood and unable to explain. Cindi McMenamin, author of Drama Free, offers personal encouragement and practical, biblical steps for gaining strength in times of isolation and becoming resilient to, not resentful toward, loneliness. Cindi's audience for Women Who Walk Alone is a broad one—single women, women parenting alone, women alone as the spiritual head of their household, women facing challenging life situations, women without close friendships. And her message is timely—every woman feels alone at some point in her life, yet every woman needs someone to grow alongside her and to encourage her in her walk with the Lord. When Women Walk Alone encourages readers to see alone times as unique opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Women will discover practical ways to... find support from other women who feel alone in their lives celebrate their own uniqueness and grow through the lonely times gain strength for the challenges of parenting alone funnel "loneliness in prayer" into "a new power in prayer alone with God" rely on the Lord and others to overcome personal trials Using examples of biblical and contemporary women who emerged from a time of loneliness stronger and more complete, Cindi also looks at the example of Jesus and the many times He was alone or sought out some "alone time" to draw strength from His Father.

Resilient Ministry

Author : Bob Burns
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 083086461X
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Resilient Ministry written by Bob Burns and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2012-11-30 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it take to have fruitful ministry over the long haul? The stresses of pastoring are well known and can be a match for even the best-prepared, most experienced in ministry--multiple tasks, long hours, taxing responsibilities and, yes, some challenging personalities. Too often the results can be burnout, being run out or just feeling worn out. To find out how pastors can thrive as well as survive, the authors undertook a five-year in-depth research project among working pastors. Here in this ground-breaking book is the distilled wisdom of dozens of pastors who have been on the front lines of ministry. We hear from them what works, what doesn't and what distinctive issues people in ministry face. The authors uncover five key themes that promote healthy, sustainable ministry that lasts--spiritual formation, self-care, emotional and cultural intelligence, marriage and family, leadership and management. These themes are unpacked from the vantage point of ministry on the ground. Questions for personal evaluation and reflection are included throughout the book to bring home the significance of each section. This is the perfect companion for a peer cohort of pastors to read together. It can also be of value to church boards and others who want to better understand how to help sustain their pastors in ministry. In short, this is a book pastors can't live without.

The Heart of the Artist, Second Edition

Author : Rory Noland
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310111714
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book The Heart of the Artist, Second Edition written by Rory Noland and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover How to Flourish as an Artist in the Church. Over 150,000 Copies Sold. God is interested in your art and your heart. The Heart of the Artist, now in an updated second edition, deals head-on with issues every person in an arts ministry faces, including: Servanthood versus stardom Excellence versus perfectionism Handling criticism Jealousy and envy Managing your emotions The spiritual disciplines of the artist And much more Each chapter includes provocative questions for group discussion and personal action steps for individual application. Somewhere between pride and self-abasement lies true humility--just one aspect of the balanced character God wants to instill in you as a musician, a technical media artist, or other creative person involved in ministry. The Heart of the Artist will give you a better understanding of yourself and your unique place in the body of Christ. You'll find wisdom and encouragement that can help you survive the challenges and reap the rich joys of a ministry in the creative arts.

Developing a Vision for Ministry

Author : Aubrey Malphurs
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1493400401
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (934 download)

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Download or read book Developing a Vision for Ministry written by Aubrey Malphurs and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strong leaders have vision that is both far-reaching and focused on the details. Having that vision is what separates the church with a hodge-podge of ineffective programs and activities from churches that reach people effectively, efficiently, and consistently with the Good News. Now in its third edition, this groundbreaking book continues to offer church planters, pastors, and ministry leaders concrete help with crafting vision statements, encouraging buy-in from the influencers in the church, turning up the energy level, and ultimately growing the church.

The Flourishing Pastor

Author : Tom Nelson
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 1514001330
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book The Flourishing Pastor written by Tom Nelson and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christianity Today Book Award—Church and Pastoral Leadership The Gospel Coalition Book Awards Honorable Mention Pastoral leadership is in crisis. It's not just that many pastors feel overwhelmed and stressed out; many have lost their way. With the risk of burnout at an all-time high, what pastors need is not just a new leadership strategy, but a new framework for ministry—one that will help them move from survival to flourishing. In these pages, Tom Nelson looks to the biblical image of the shepherd leader in response to the contemporary context. If pastors are to lead congregations, then they must first learn what it means to be led by the Good Shepherd. Pulling from his years of experience as a lead pastor and president of a nonprofit, Nelson offers pastors and ministry leaders a timely vision for leadership that incorporates in-depth biblical teaching and whole-life discipleship. His wisdom and insight provide a roadmap for ministry resilience and longevity.

Hope in Times of Fear

Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0525560793
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (255 download)

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Download or read book Hope in Times of Fear written by Timothy Keller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Resurrection accounts of Jesus in the Gospels are the most dramatic and impactful stories ever told. One similarity unites each testimony--that none of his most loyal and steadfast followers could "see" it was him, back from the dead. The reason for this is at the very foundation of the Christian faith. She turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. (John 20:14) Hope in the Time of Fear is a book that unlocks the meaning of Jesus's resurrection for readers. Easter is considered the most solemn and important holiday for Christians. It is a time of spiritual rebirth and a time of celebrating the physical rebirth of Jesus after three days in the tomb. For his devoted followers, nothing could prepare them for the moment they met the resurrected Jesus. Each failed to recognize him. All of them physically saw him and yet did not spiritually truly see him. It was only when Jesus reached out and invited them to see who he truly was that their eyes were open. Here the central message of the Christian faith is revealed in a way only Timothy Keller could do it--filled with unshakable belief, piercing insight, and a profound new way to look at a story you think you know. After reading this book, the true meaning of Easter will no longer be unseen.